STRATEGIC PARTNERS

AHFA partners with multiple organizations who share similar missions to empower and engage youth in aviation. A complete list of our partners include:

AHFA

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be at least 16 years old by 1 June of the flight training year.
  • Be enrolled in high school* or homeschool during the flight training year.
  • Be a US citizen **
  • Have no more than 5 powered flight hours 
  • 3.0 current Grade Point Average either with an unofficial GPA Transcript or a registrar/counselor verifiable memorandum.

Notes: 

  • No flight or aviation experience necessary (we teach you to fly!)  
  • No commitment or obligation to the Air Force  
  • *USAFA & AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
  • **Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

 

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MAFFS personnel join wildfire suppression efforts against Wiley and Jerry Ridge Fires in Northwest United States
CONR-1AF (AFNORTH and AFSPACE)
Video by Master Sgt. Nicholas Carzis
Aug. 11, 2023 | 2:31
A U.S. Air National Guard C-130H aircraft assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing departs the Klamath Falls Airtanker Base to provide aerial fire fighting surge capabilities to the U.S. Forest Service during their Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) mission, Aug. 9, 2023. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the trusted and valued partnership between the Department of Defense and the U.S. Forest Service. Air Forces Northern, U.S. Northern Command’s Air Component Command, is the DoD’s operational lead for aerial military support to the National Interagency Fire Center, assisting with wildland fire suppression operations when requested. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nieko Carzis) More


AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical University, CA 
  • California Baptist University, CA 
  • Marion Military Institute, AL 
  • Oklahoma State University, OK  
  • South Dakota State University, SD 
  • Troy University, AL
  • Schreiner University, TX
  • University of Texas San Antonio, TX
  • Tennesse State University, TN

*To learn how to become one of our training locations please email: 

Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE* 

  • Up to 12-15 flight hours 
  • Housing and meals during training 
  • Transportation to/from training location 
  • Classroom training (ground school) 
  • Flight simulator training 
  • All training is provided by FAA Certified Flight Instructors 
  • Access to university recreation facilities 
  • Mentorship from Air Force aviators  

*All items funded by USAF except:

  • FAA Class III Med Certificate
  • Luggage during travel
  • Personal driving to/from university assigned session

Contact us

 

 

                                                              Please direct program questions to: Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil